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THE BLACK. DEATH. HOW THE OLD ORDER HAS CHANGED IN CHINA..

THE

"Yes," said the inspootor,"it would bo a mistako to intorfore. Somo of the Europeans who havo boon kept awake night after night by that sort of thing have asked the Government to stop it. But It does no harm, and wo must put

(By Tour Clarke.). "Plague-oh, don't worry about that. We got it every year, and with a little inconvonionco-for about 1,000 Chinese, join their thosake of Chinese susceptibility. ancestora, or coase to receive their

"Those vigorous plague-fight- salarios, as they describe deathing methods of ours of recent because it's a breach of decorum years have quiteupsot the natives, montion the word. Hat it and I believe some 50,000 Chi- leaves us Europeans alone. See,

neke have gone back to Canton hore's the plague cart.

because wo have made this Drawn by two confios in white place too uncomfortably clean. ducks, and followed by a Euro-Maskee (nover mind). We are pean sanitary inspector, a vehicle, painted white and resembling an enlarged edition of the baker's van so common suburbin, pass ed by unceremoniously. The Chinese, of whom there are here treated plague patients, and dreds of thousands in the little I bolero the Viceroy of Canton, British colony on the edge of China where I had just arrived, after diplomatic pressure, had to muttered among themselves as

issue a proclamation warning bis the cart passed. Their attitudo

countrymen. in to presence of the black death was one of fatalistic resignation.

My friend listened to thoir talk and told me they were using con- temptuous criticism of the foreign medicine men whose war with the plague devil was so useless..

"They luye no faith in, or respect for our doctors, inspectors, or our methods of fighting the plague," he saki. “But for their ignoranco, superstition, and filth,

• We might do botter," :

A HOUSE OF DEATH We followed the plugne eark, and chatted with the European sanitary inspector, and, later in the day went with hit to another stricken dwelling to ramped a victim.

big cpidomic, by the way, when progrossing During the last we had over 2,000 deaths here, the libellous stories in circulation Chinese up country not all sorts of about how the foreign dovils'

Plague up country must be awful, for it is simply allowed to inevitable. And so it is, with drift. The natives look on it as anchinsanitary conditions. Streets are puddies of filth, offal and slops are pitched from the windows, disensed pigs, dis at your deer- and ali this is left to stew in the blazing sun. rainfall the streets are nothing lit.

If there's a opon sewers. In the temples and dead houses they hard up, the cornes, for the Chineso nover, hustle a burial. Itis'nt polite.

"Thon thore's the superstition. Chinese will go to ung expome or tromblo to build their homes ac- cording to the wizardly of feng- shui, so that the bad spirits may he kept out; but not a ponny do they spend on practical measures of smitation. It's naturpriso we lava plague in China. If only the Pokin Uovernment would lead

For the

It was a house which was "re- spectable" according to Chiness sisudards; but whoever built it must not have had human beings in view as wellors therein. Light, the wy. and air had little welcome in this I should like to seọ that sani- overcrowded tenomont whore, tary inspector now, having a windowless enbielemachi, ( Chinese Goverment has moved, several families ate, slept, played, and that is the mest'tenarkable and worked. There was a row thing about the present, plague window at the front of the house, zoare in Northern Chinoso terri- but not one at the back, The tory. Only those who know the stagnant atmosphere seemed to contempt of the lower Chineso hitono as he poored into the brick-Tor European medical scienercan floored room.

fully appreciate the signifience Tho sanitary authority was of China's forward stop if asking greeted with a gratitude. No for the Europain assistanco 80 assistance was offered. The nien long and heartily reorued. The. and women of the house alike soem-policy, of "muskeo" is going. ed paralysed with fear. The plague Daybreak is arriving in Ok "dovil was among thom.

They Cathay

could only sit helpless, and hope

nor, before whose grinning ice

that the brass joss in the dark ear-

two joss-sticks burnt softly, would

CANTON NOTES.

cause the evil spirit to retire with- [The "Teledbarn" Connekrosnent }

out claiming another victim:

TELEGRAPH TUESDAY MARCH 14 1911

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Canton, Marah4B. They remain like sheep in the room where the dead min lg, has written to the Canton Viceroy The British Consul at Shaneen- Neither now, or during the ill-regarding the illegal detention ness, lid thore been any attempt of thirie-six ensos of foreign at isolation or disinfection. The opium in transit to Kingi by floor hold the dirt of months. The oating utensils he had used in the deputy in charge of the ant

opium buroate in Saiushui. Tho common with the rest of the house-merchandiss was suppliod with holl were still in service, and an pormits for conveyanco to Kiangsi urchin with an incipient pigtail and arrived at Samshui at the end was devouring from a dish, pro- of the 1st moon. They are still bably need by his dead father, #boing, detained, foast of rice aul cako.

The Consul bolds that China and Great The body was removed, the Britain have come to an arrange- tainted room was well treatement incaunection with the trans- with disinfectant and limewashi portation of foreign opium to thranghont, and outside the house Kiangsi by way of "Canton, there were similar hygienic mea- sures, and then wo withdrew,

As we move along the dusty, erowded road the sound of drums, cymbals, and wailing instruments reached our oais,

"They are coming to frighten the plague dovil," said the in- spector.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

!

“LUETZÓW,”

Mail Stomers to Port Said,THE Steamship Messias, Naples, Leghorn and Genoa, also Venico and Triesto, all having arrived, Cousignees of ongo atɑ Mediterranean, Adriatic, Lovan-horoby informed that their Goods, with. tine and South American Ports up the exception of Opium, Trosure and Valuables, are being Landed and stored at their risk into the hazavilous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, anl West Paint. Gudowa, whence delivery may la oblained.

(Taking Cargo at through rates to L'orian Gulf and. Bagdad, ale Barselona, Valoaza, Alicante, Al- moria sud Malaga.)

THE Steamship

"CAPRI,"

Capt. Pigari, will be despatchol as above on TUESDAY, the 11th inst., At Noon.

For further pliculegarding freight an I pasage, apply to

No olaims will be admittel after tha Goods hare left the Godowas, and all goods remaning undelivered after the 16th of March, will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafel, and damaged. where thy will be examined on the Goods are to be left. in the Gedowns,

16th of March, at 9.80 mm.

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20th of Manh, 1911, or they will not Hongkong, 13th Mar,, 1911. [10 be recognized.

Consignees

Hongkong, 16th Aug, 1910, [84] NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.

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LI KWONG LOONG & CO. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES:

司公路

THE Steamship

CAPIXET-MAKERS AND AUT DECORATORS,

from Shanghai, has re-opened the FURNITURE STORE

at

No. 53, Dat Vaux Road Catenat. The only Shop in Hongkong with. this name.

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(SJ).A. 8. Watson & Co. 13th May, 1891.

to.. our us every

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FORGEMASTERS, BRASS AND IRON FOUNDERS, CONSTRUC- BOILERMAKERS, TIONAL, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.

A great procession of capering characters in weird dress came slowly along the road, followed by a crowd of Chinezo, young and old. At the head was an amazing individual wearing a huge mask, willi a frighful face design in red and black painted thereon. Hold ing the mask with his lande, he danced wildly here and there, raising his shrill voice above the dramas and the cymbals in the hands of his followare-also wear ing the most grotesque costumes. MUSIC AND CRACKERS, The loador saw in the distanco the whitened house where the Lau Fook Lai of the Fook On devil had claimed a victim, and. Company has petitioned the Can- working himself up to a great ton Viceroy for the privilege of frenzy, he led the procession lar-instituting an oyster-sholl faim, riodly.

promising to pay to the Provin- Outside the house, encouraged cial Government $100,000 a your. by the cheers of an ovor-ingress The Viceroy has handed the peti- ing crowd, ho went through the tion to the Provincial Treasurer performance of driving the devil and the Taotai for the Promotion away by his imprecations, by the, of Industries for consideration. firing of dozons of huge crackons The two officials are instructed to and the noise of the terrible report the results to H. E, thọ

music"

Viceroy without dolny,

Consul General to Australia, is H.E. Loung Lau-fun, ex-Chinoso at present staying in his home near Canton, having resigned his post on account of the death of his father. News line just reached here that the Board of Foreign Affairs will appoint expectant Trotai Chau Hling Woo as his successor. The newly appointed 7871, by 88ft. by 84ft. 0 in. Consul General is also a Cantons60 and holds an official position at

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"COBLENZ,"

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the exception of Oplam, Tressure and

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Hongkong, 10th Mar, 2011. [7

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES:

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

Valuables, are being landed and stored THE Steamship at their risk into the hazardous and/or

extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong-

"LIGHTNING,"

kong and Kowloos, Wharf and Godown having arrived from the above ports, Company, Limited, Kowloon,, and consignees of carge are hereby informed West Point Godowns, whence delivery that their goods will be delivered from may be obtained.

olanguide, No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowas, and ali Vessel will be landed at once, al con

Cargo impeding the discharge of the goods remaining undelivered after the signos risk and expense, 16th of Marchi, will be subject to

rent,

Cargo remaining on board-after 2.

All broken, ehted, and damaged 10 of the 16th fast, will be landed at Goods are to be left in the Godown, Cousigncos' risk and expose. where they will be examined on the

Consignees of Cargo from SINGA- 15th of March; at 9.30a.m.

PORE and PENANG are requested to tako IMMEDIATE delivery of their gods from alongside, ench cargo im. poding to discharge of the Vessel will be hinded and stored at consignees rink and expense.

All otsins must reach us before the of 20th March, 1911, or they will not be recognized.

o Fire Insurance will be offected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned.

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NORDDEUTSCHER, LLOYD,| MELCHERS & CO., General Agonto.' Hongkong, 8th Feb., 1911

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM EUROPE.

THE "Hansa " Steamship

"RHEINFELS,"

No Fire Insuranso has been effwoted. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersignol.

DAVID BASSOON & CO., LD.. Agents, Hongkong, 19th Mar., 1911. [960,

DEAK TRAMWAYS 00.

LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS.

15 min.

12

10 min.

10 min.

"

10 old.

10 min..

Captain Eelbo, having arrived. Con- 7.00 im signoes of Cargo. are hereby informed 7.30 a.m. to 10.00 am. Every 10 mín. that their goods aro being landed and 19.00 am, to 11.00 s.m. placed at their risk in the hazardous | 1 1.80 8.m. to 12.45 p.m. andfor extra-hazardous Godowns of the 12.45 pm. to 1.15 p.m. Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & 1.15 p.m. to 1.16 p.m. Godown Company, Limited, whance 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p.m. delivery any be obtained against Bills 2.15 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. of-Lading countersigned by the Under 3.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

unless noties to the contrary be given Bigned.

6.00 pan. to 8:00 p.m. Optimal Cargo will be carried on

NIGHT CARS.

to-day.

All clima mitet be presented within tos days of the-steamer's arrival hero, after which date--they cannot be re- cognizo I..

15 min,

19

15 mín.

10 min,

8.45pm and 9 p.m., 9.45. to 11.15p.m.

Svory balf hour. SUNDAYS.

10 min

+

16 min,

"

8.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. Every 15 min. 9.00 a.m. to 9.80 a.m. ,80 mini... 9.30 a.in. to 10.30 a... 15 min.. No claims will be simitted after the 19.80 s.m, jo 11.00 1.10. Goods have left tho Godowns, and all | 11:48 am to 12.00 μ3ou

10 min. Goods remaining undelivered after the 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m. 10th Inst., will bo subject to rent.

1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. - ...

15 ja 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. 10 min. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.. 16 min 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., 10 min. NIGHT CARS is on Week Days.

SATURDAYS...

All broken, elafel, and damaged goods must be left in, tho Godowns, where they will be examined on the 15th inst., at 8 p.m.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

This steamer brings on cargo:...

Ex ..Michelt from Bordostix.

“Goteborg". Goteborg, "Carl

*

"Jarly

"Blettin.

Alis

Extra care at 0.16 p.m., 11.80p.m

and 11.45 p.1. SPECIAL CARS by 'Arrange. the Company's Qfler, nient at Alexandra Buildings, Des Voeux load Central

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE: JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, Hongkong, 10th Mar, 1911.

Ifoxoxona OVVIOR.

General Managers, £955 Hongkong, 1st April, 1902.